Shaftesbury
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Results
| England FA Cup | 09/02 14:00 | 14 |
Reading City FC
v
Shaftesbury
|
L | 3-1 | |
| England FA Cup | 09/18 14:00 | 15 |
Shaftesbury
v
Bath City
|
L | 0-1 | |
| England FA Cup | 09/07 18:45 | 14 |
Shaftesbury
v
Highworth Town
|
W | 4-2 | |
| England FA Cup | 09/04 14:00 | 14 |
Highworth Town
v
Shaftesbury
|
D | 1-1 | |
| England FA Cup Qualification | 09/08 14:00 | 14 |
Shaftesbury
v
Poole Town
|
L | 0-1 |
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Wins | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Draws | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Losses | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Goals for | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Goals against | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Failed to score | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Wikipedia - Shaftesbury F.C.
Shaftesbury Football Club are a football club based in Shaftesbury, Dorset, England. The club is affiliated to the Dorset County Football Association and is a FA chartered Standard club. They are currently members of the Wessex League Premier Division.
History
The club was established in 1888 and by the 1905–06 season were winners of the Dorset Junior League. The club became members of the Dorset Senior League for the start of the 1931–32 campaign and a season later were winners of the competition.
After the Second World War the club played in the FA Cup for the first time, reaching the Extra Preliminary Qualifying round before being knocked out by Alton Town. The club became one of the founder members of the Dorset Football Combination League at the start of the 1957–58 season. Four seasons later the club reached the final of the Dorset Senior Cup, for the first time but lost out to Dorchester Town. The club continued in the Combination until the end of the 1961–62 competition, when they dropped into the Dorset leagues again.
The 1976–77 season saw the club return to the Dorset Combination league. The club went on to win the combination league in the 1988–89 competition. They repeated another title success again in the 1996–97 campaign.
When the Wessex Football League expanded for the start of the 2004–05 campaign, the club moved to the newly created Division Two. The next season saw the club enter the FA Vase for the first time, where they were knocked out in the First Qualification round by Westbury United. The club stayed in the Wessex League a further season, when they finished bottom of the league and were relegated to the Dorset Premier Football League. In 2013–14, Shaftesbury Town continued their Dorset Premier League challenge, starting on 10 August against Wareham Rangers.
The 2023–24 season saw Shaftesbury promoted from the Wessex Premier Division, defeating AFC Stoneham 1–0 in the play-off final.
The team's iconic red and white striped jerseys are a symbol of their strength and unity, while their fierce competitiveness and sportsmanship have earned them a loyal fan base around the world. Led by a talented coaching staff and captained by a seasoned veteran, Shaftesbury is a force to be reckoned with in any tournament or match they compete in.
Whether facing off against rival teams or representing their country in international competitions, Shaftesbury always brings their A-game and never fails to impress with their skill, passion, and dedication to the sport. With a history of victories and a bright future ahead, Shaftesbury is a team that embodies the spirit of Great Britain and continues to inspire fans and aspiring soccer players alike.